American figure skater Amber Glenn recently expressed her concern about some “very disturbing” online comments directed at her and her teammates, Alisa Liu and Ysabeau Levitt. After a solid free skate performance that moved her to fifth place, Glenn discussed the negative experiences athletes have encountered online during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
“I really hope we can find ways to support our athletes moving forward. It’s particularly troubling when all three of us American athletes go online,” said Glenn, 26, on Thursday, highlighting the challenges athletes face in the digital space.
She added, “It’s hard not to come across such things online. I hope it can create a safer environment for athletes, especially for younger ones like Ysabeau.”
Levit, just 18 and hailing from Mount Holly, New Jersey, landed in 12th place in Thursday’s free skate after experiencing a fall on a triple flip that cost her about nine points.
Glenn, Levitt, and Ryu, referred to as the “Blade Angels,” have garnered substantial attention since the Winter Games kicked off. Glenn had previously noted that she received a “horrifying amount of threats” on social media after voicing her support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Prior to the Olympics, Glenn, who came out as pansexual in 2019, urged the LGBTQ+ community to “stay strong during this tough time” when discussing former President Donald Trump’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
In a touching moment, Glenn provided comfort to Japanese skater Kaori Sakamoto, who was emotional after finishing second in the women’s figure skating final. Glenn was seen asking a cameraman to stop filming Sakamoto as she cried following her performance.
